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careers in wine symposium

Are you looking for a job in the wine industry? Join us for Careers in Wine, a day-long symposium exploring wine industry opportunities and career paths. Panelists, representing many of Washington's top wine professionals, will discuss their personal experiences entering and working in the wine trade, insights on where they think the industry is heading, and suggestions for those just beginning their careers.

  • Saturday, May 10, 2008
  • Northwest Wine Academy
  • South Seattle Community College
  • 6000 16th Avenue SW
  • Seattle, WA
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  • Registration fee: $30
  • This event is SOLD OUT. We may have cancellations; contact us to be put on the waiting list.
May 10, 2008 Schedule
10:00 – 11:00 am Communications / Marketing / PR
  Anna Daedalus / Leo Daedalus, Helsinqi
  Braiden Rex-Johnson, Cookbook Author / Food and Wine Columnist
  Lisa Nourse, Wilson Public Relations
  Kirsten Elliott, Chateau Ste. Michelle
11:00 am – Noon Restaurants
  Amy Kinsella, Taste
  Cyril Frechier, Campagne
  Erik Liedholm, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
  Leonard Ruiz Rede, Metropolitan Market
Noon – 1:00 pm Education
  Linda Conklin, Columbia Winery
  Peter Bos, Northwest Wine Academy
  David Winters, World Wine Program at Central Washington University
1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch Break / About Wine and Spirit Archive Programs
2:00 – 3:00 pm Viticulture / Enology
  David Rosenthal, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
  Hilary Sjolund, Distefano Winery
  Kathryn House, Betz Family Winery
  Bruce Watson, Icon Estates
3:00 – 4:00 pm Sales / Retail / Tasting Room
  Karen Graf, Brian Carter Cellars
  Regina Daigneault, Northwest Wine Academy
  John Charles, LeschiMart
4:00 – 5:00 pm Distribution / Importing
  Samantha Agee, A&B Imports
  Kris Mikami, Washington Wine Compliance Service
  Greg Finger, Cordon Selections
5:00 – 6:00 pm Reception